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BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,055

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,393

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelX3X3RX-8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $32,260
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $29,878
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,350    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,720
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Panoramic sunroof 1,230    
Options (change) 7,750 5,500 2,000
Options (change) 7,055 5,005 1,720
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $45,745 $49,095 $35,055
Total Invoice $42,260 $45,365 $32,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,045
Model Year201220122011
ModelX3X3RX-8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6232hp R2
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,745$49,095$35,055
Adjustments for Features-5,220-5,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,525$43,575$35,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$42,260$45,365$32,393
Adjustments for Features-4,822-5,1010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,438$40,264$32,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,826$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201220122011
ModelX3X3RX-8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Total Value of Features$8,395$8,695$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,220$5,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,822-5,1010

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
ModelX3RX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in106.4 in
Length183.0 in175.6 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

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